Our six-hour seminar at a fabulous NewCAJE on "Identifying and Addressing the Spiritual Needs of B'nei Mitzvah Students and Families" was very well attended and received. And, we launched our Reclaiming Judaism Jewish Spiritual Education Maggid-Educator distance-learning training there too, incorporating these perspectives and methods. Classes begin Sept 10-- be in touch to learn more: rebgoldie@gmail.com. A portion of what we covered can be found in the following article: http://bmitzvah.org/teachings/identifying-and-addressing-spiritual-needs-bnei-mitzvah-students-and-families. Kol HaKavod to the Reform Quarterly for publishing two volumes on Jewish Spirituality that include contributing authors from across the full spectrum of Jewish life. Shabbat shalom to all!

Provides the tools and understanding necessary to create a conscious Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience infused with spirituality and meaning. The original purpose of this important rite of passage is carefully reclaimed: Ensuring a healthy Jewish lens for living is conveyed to each student; a lens that supports love of life and respect for life.